Meall Greigh
Mountain Munro mountain in Perthshire popular with hikers
Meall Greigh in Scotland is a high upland often climbed by Munro walkers; routes rise from Glen Lyon and reward steady hikers with broad mountain and glen panoramas.
Meall Greigh is a mountain in Perthshire, Scotland, classified as a Munro and forming part of the Central Highlands. It is a popular objective for hillwalkers and is often included in routes that link several nearby peaks.
The mountain features typical Scottish hill terrain with grassy slopes and rocky sections near the summit; routes approach from glens and high-level ridges. Weather can change quickly and walkers use standard hillwalking routes and safety practices.
Meall Greigh lies within the Scottish Highlands’ upland landscape, accessed from regional roads and nearby towns such as Aberfeldy and Perth, and forms part of the wider mountainous area used for outdoor recreation.
- Munro status: Classified as a Munro - a Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet - it is commonly climbed as part of multi-peak routes in the surrounding hills.
How to Get to Meall Greigh #
Common access routes start from Glen Lyon or nearby car parks on single-track roads from Perthshire towns. Local walking maps and mountain weather services are recommended.
Tips for Visiting Meall Greigh #
- Start early to avoid afternoon cloud and to catch the long light across Glen Lyon.
- Combine Meall Greigh with neighbouring Munros for a longer ridge day if competent in navigation.
- Check for winter ice and bring crampons if snow is present; summer routes are straightforward but can be boggy.
Best Time to Visit Meall Greigh #
Best visited from late spring through early autumn for safer walking conditions and clearer summits; check mountain weather forecasts.
Weather & Climate near Meall Greigh #
Meall Greigh's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2466 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (316 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (208 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (233 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (219 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (267 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (268 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (277 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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